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[henhouse444]

I need some advice on moving Polish chick's outside. They are in a brooder in my detached, insulated garage. They were on a heat lamp for the first 6-7 weeks, then I turned it off for a few hrs at a time gradually to nothing at all. So they've been in a unheated garage for a week or so with no extra heat. I would guess the garage stays 10 degrees or so, warmer than outside. They are about 11 weeks old and fully feathered. Think it's ok to move them out to grow out coop with other birds and no extra heat?

Yes it is just fine to I know.

 

[henhouse444]

Anybody have Russian orloffs

 

[henhouse444]

Near Clinton IN

 

[henhouse444]

Chickens or eggs

 

[bradselig]

Here's a non chicken related question. I'm needing to find a new provider for auto insurance. My current agent decided to drop the company I was using (MetLife) for the past 5 yrs (auto and home). I priced around several times during those 5 yrs and they were the best. Now I'm shopping around again and the cheapest I have found is Geico. Anyone use them? I've always went to places that have local agents. But just for auto insurance alone, it is $250 a year less than what I'm getting quoted on from everyone else (same exact coverage). Working retail, I have quickly learned the old saying "You get what you pay for" is very true.
So anyone use Geico? For home (not up for renewal until July) looks like Liberty Mutual (a geico company) is also the best value.

My current agent is quoting me $510 per 6 months and that's with $250 deductible on both comprehensive and collision. Gieco is quoting $370 for exact same coverage except a $0 deductible for comprehensive and $200 deductible for collision (so actually better coverage).

 

[Faraday40]

For gifts this year, I decided to make ornaments using blown eggs. To make it even easier, I bought stickers instead of painting each one. The tops were made from floral accents I found in the wedding area. Buttons or beads would have also worked. I then put a layer of Modge Podge to add a little shell strength. Here they are hanging to dry.

I learned a new trick to blow eggs out. After making a hole, use an empty syringe to push air inside the egg. This increases the pressure & the egg contents will push outward. Make sure to pierce the yolk so it comes out easier. It takes several pumps of the syringe, but you avoid kissing an egg. Wash it out in a similar manner. When finished & dried, the egg only has one small hole.
I saved several blown eggs from when my hens started laying. We now have an egg from each hen to hang on our tree, as well as little gifts for all the neighbors & local friends.


While shopping at Hobby Lobby, I found this Christmas ornament - 50% off. It was just too perfect to put back.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

@bradselig , have you checked Indiana farmers mutual Ins.? i am 100 a month for car and home. that is with a claim.

 

[ellymayRans]

For gifts this year, I decided to make ornaments using blown eggs. To make it even easier, I bought stickers instead of painting each one. The tops were made from floral accents I found in the wedding area. Buttons or beads would have also worked. I then put a layer of Modge Podge to add a little shell strength. Here they are hanging to dry. I learned a new trick to blow eggs out. After making a hole, use an empty syringe to push air inside the egg. This increases the pressure & the egg contents will push outward. Make sure to pierce the yolk so it comes out easier. It takes several pumps of the syringe, but you avoid kissing an egg. Wash it out in a similar manner. When finished & dried, the egg only has one small hole. I saved several blown eggs from when my hens started laying. We now have an egg from each hen to hang on our tree, as well as little gifts for all the neighbors & local friends. While shopping at Hobby Lobby, I found this Christmas ornament - 50% off. It was just too perfect to put back.

Too cute and such a great gift idea! Nice work!

 

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

For gifts this year, I decided to make ornaments using blown eggs. To make it even easier, I bought stickers instead of painting each one. The tops were made from floral accents I found in the wedding area. Buttons or beads would have also worked. I then put a layer of Modge Podge to add a little shell strength. Here they are hanging to dry. I learned a new trick to blow eggs out. After making a hole, use an empty syringe to push air inside the egg. This increases the pressure & the egg contents will push outward. Make sure to pierce the yolk so it comes out easier. It takes several pumps of the syringe, but you avoid kissing an egg. Wash it out in a similar manner. When finished & dried, the egg only has one small hole. I saved several blown eggs from when my hens started laying. We now have an egg from each hen to hang on our tree, as well as little gifts for all the neighbors & local friends. While shopping at Hobby Lobby, I found this Christmas ornament - 50% off. It was just too perfect to put back.

Hobby lobby is almost always having a 30%-50% Christmas orntament sale. It is great. That is where i almost always get my chicken decorations. Btw the egg orntaments are awesome!

 

[Creekbank]

For gifts this year, I decided to make ornaments using blown eggs. To make it even easier, I bought stickers instead of painting each one. The tops were made from floral accents I found in the wedding area. Buttons or beads would have also worked. I then put a layer of Modge Podge to add a little shell strength. Here they are hanging to dry. I learned a new trick to blow eggs out. After making a hole, use an empty syringe to push air inside the egg. This increases the pressure & the egg contents will push outward. Make sure to pierce the yolk so it comes out easier. It takes several pumps of the syringe, but you avoid kissing an egg. Wash it out in a similar manner. When finished & dried, the egg only has one small hole. I saved several blown eggs from when my hens started laying. We now have an egg from each hen to hang on our tree, as well as little gifts for all the neighbors & local friends. While shopping at Hobby Lobby, I found this Christmas ornament - 50% off. It was just too perfect to put back.

Nice ornaments!